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This test consists of 15 multiple choice questions and 5 short answer questions.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What is Dorothea's reaction to Artie's pregnancy?
(a) Dorothea is upset because she feels having a child would ruin Artie's chance at an education.
(b) Dorothea wants Artie to get married before the baby is born.
(c) Dorothea is thrilled and cannot wait until the baby is born.
(d) Dorothea is disappointed that Artie is so young, but is excited about having a grandchild.

2. How many generations of women does this play cover?
(a) 4.
(b) 2.
(c) 3.
(d) 6.

3. What is the happy time that Dorothea recalls in her life?
(a) Going to college.
(b) Marrying her husband.
(c) Meeting the eccentric.
(d) Having her first child.

4. How does Dorothea feel about her husband?
(a) Dorothea loves him dearly.
(b) Dorothea feels no grief when he dies.
(c) Dorothea feels pity for her husband.
(d) Dorothea hates her husband.

5. What was Dorothea's childhood like?
(a) Dorothea had lots of friends and was happy.
(b) Dorothea had a wonderful childhood filled with love.
(c) Dorothea's parents doted on Dorothea.
(d) Dorothea felt worthless and guilty growing up.

6. What can eccentricity do for Dorothea?
(a) Be a way to finally get her education.
(b) Make her a better mother.
(c) Make her famous.
(d) Offer an escape from the mendacity of her life as well as an outlet for her creativity and intelligence.

7. What does Dorothea do to help Artie learn?
(a) She gives her a math test everyday.
(b) She walks her to school each morning.
(c) She calls words out for her to spell from the dictionary.
(d) She hires tutors.

8. Who raised Echo?
(a) Dorothea.
(b) Echo's father.
(c) Artie.
(d) An orphanage.

9. How does Artie communicate with her mother when her mother is mute?
(a) She reads to her.
(b) She talks to her.
(c) She sings to her.
(d) She doesn't.

10. In scene 3, when does the audience feel happy for Dorothea?
(a) When Dorothea goes to college.
(b) When Dorothea gets married.
(c) When Dorothea is pregnant with her son.
(d) When Dorothea meets the eccentric.

11. Where in scene 3 does the audience feel sympathy for Dorothea?
(a) When Dorothea meets her husband.
(b) When Dorothea is pregnant with Artie.
(c) When Dorothea is tremendously ill.
(d) When Dorothea is forced into marriage and deprived of an education.

12. How old is Artie when she has her first tutor?
(a) 2.
(b) 13.
(c) 8.
(d) 5.

13. How is Dorothea's health as the play opens?
(a) Dorothea has a broken arm.
(b) Dorothea has a concussion from falling.
(c) Dorothea has had a stroke and is mute.
(d) Dorothea is in excellent health.

14. What is the relationship between the women in the family?
(a) Love and charity.
(b) Extreme animosity.
(c) Famial love, tainted with resentment and bitterness.
(d) Indifference.

15. Where does Artie find employment at the end of scene 2?
(a) At a private school.
(b) At a restaurant.
(c) At a small college.
(d) Artie can't find a job.

Short Answer Questions

1. In scene 3, which character does the audience meet more fully?

2. What happens to Dorothea's husband?

3. What did Echo and her mother talk about on the phone?

4. At what point in scene 3 does the audience lose sympathy for Dorothea?

5. In the opening of scene 2, what does Artie say concerns her the most?

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